Compare Strategies
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| About Strategy |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< |
Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
| LONG GUTS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
| LONG GUTS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
| When to use? | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
| Action | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
| LONG GUTS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG GUTS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| LONG GUTS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Similar Strategies | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap | Short Strangle |
| Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
| Advantages | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |